Höegh LNG Partners LP has announced that Erik Nyheim has been appointed by the general partner to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of John Veech as an appointed director of the board of directors of the partnership.

Additionally, Carlo Ravizza has been appointed by the appointed directors of the board to succeed Mr Veech as chairman of the Bermudian-based floating liquefied natural gas service provider.

Mr Nyheim has served as president and chief executive officer of Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd since August.

Previously, he was a partner of Boston Consulting Group's Norwegian office, where he had led their maritime practice since 2019.

Before that, he worked for more than 15 years with the Wilhelmsen group.